Civil Earthwork Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Will Power Excavation is looking for an experienced  Earthwork/Dirt Superintendent to hire immediately. Looking for the highest quality candidate with top notch attitude, work ethic and ability to teach the next generation of pipelayers. We’re a strong Non-Union outfit that is making an impact on an age-old industry. The company has grown from scratch with a path and vision to be THE major force of dirt and pipe in the Indianapolis Market with a backlog of work for 2026 to back it up. Zero BS, drama, or excuses tolerated; only great guys doing great work with PRIDE and RESPECT as core pillars to our Organization!

Requirements:

• Minimum experience- 5+ years of Mass Excavation Site Leadership for new developments. (Those that do not meet this minimum NEED NOT APPLY)
• Extensive knowledge of civil construction and Indianapolis-area soil types and navigating local weather to still meet project deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of many different Indianapolis surrounding municipality specifications (i.e. Plainfield, Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, Noblesville, McCordsville, etc.)
• Proficiency and comfortability with computer-based management tools (Laptops, iPads, production-tracking software) and the ability to give detailed and data-driven debriefings on a consistent and daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Plan daily earthwork operations, sequencing, and logistics.
• Direct foremen, operators, and trucking to meet production targets.
• Coordinate survey stakes, grades, and compaction testing.
• Verify environmental controls and erosion/sediment measures.
• Complete daily reports, quantities, and as‐built verification.
• Lead personnel through holding, foremost, yourself accountable as well as your crew.
• Management of others through coaching, teaching, training, mentoring, and regular reviews. Inspire career development!
• Accountability to face situations that fall short as opportunity for those around you to learn through open dialogue and perspective during management/ Ops meetings.
• Must demand & reinforce a safety-minded culture including adherence to applicable rules & regulations, toolbox talks, & PPE.
• Encourage safe production while meeting/beating deadlines.
• Know our contract scope of work, manage and track change orders appropriately to communicate with accounting and project management within.
• Manage project during/after inclement weather.